North End Resource Guide
September 7, 2020
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BostonFor our students, part of the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµreet School experience includes getting to know more about the historical North End. We strongly encourage you to explore the neighborhood! To get you started, members of the Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ community have provided some recommendations to consider.
Pizza
- : “slices are huge, inexpensive, and veggie’s lover is delicious” (Claire Fruitman, Provost)
- : Sicilian-style; filled with neighborhood characters; cash only
- : Since 1921
- : 2 large slices and a drink for $5
Italian Food
- : quiet at lunchtime; delicious salads & soups
- : authentic; good for lunch or dinner w/friend or large group
- : cozy & casual; wide array of apps, seafood, pizza, and pasta
- : see and be seen!
- : great dinner spot
- : butternut squash ravioli, enough said
- : best prices around; Neapoletana style
Sandwiches
- : try Boston Pastrami or Boston Smoked Fish Company
- : find the hidden alley and you’ll find excellent sandwiches
- : subs are big enough for two
- : “mortadella panini w/pear mustard is so good” (Bryan McGrath, Student Life); also homemade pasta
- : great selection of subs, generous supporter of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ
- : traditional Italian market and sandwich shop; right across the street!
Other Food
- : such as Union Square Donuts, The Popover Lady, Noodle Lab
- : Waterside location w/seafood staples
- : too many food options to mention!
- : nice sit-down experience; all-day breakfast/brunch
- : Mexican food; extensive taco & torta menu at excellent price
- : America’s oldest restaurant w/nearby historic cobblestone streets
- Not the North End but don’t forget about the !
- For healthy juices & smoothies: on Salem St. or in the Boston Public Market
Sweets
- : old-fashioned Italian goodies; also known for their bread; “cannoli are creamier than the others, and customer service is consistently good” (Sharon Stetson, Admissions)
- : “cheap coffee & a gift-worthy cookie selection, with Italian attitude” (Kevin Derrick, Marketing), cash only
- : known for their cannoli; no matter where you are in Boston you’ll see someone carrying the signature Mike’s to-go box with blue font and blue string bow!
Coffee & Tea
- : “good, strong iced coffee & the best cannoli in North End” (Jamie Dergay, Financial Aid)
- : “the most authentic Italian coffee” (Melissa Gallin, Development)
- : large supply of coffee beans
- : unique blends of tea served iced or hot; can also buy bulk
- : they know your name; yummy scones; great lunch spot as well
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Historic Sites
- : “uphill lunch hike with great views and unique history” (Kevin Derrick, Marketing)
- : Revolutionary history trail has portion in the North End; follow red bricks on sidewalk!
- : open 24/7
- : so much history here; typically hosts Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ graduation ceremony
- : quick walk from school; 3 historic houses that you can tour
- : “wonderful place for feeling like you’re far away” (Sarah Turner, President)
Hidden Gems
- : Parmenter St; fresh fruits & veggies
- : small grocer; juices & smoothies; deli counter in the back
- : $1 iced coffee; cheap pizza special; deli; wine, groceries, etc.
- from Battery Wharf to Rowe’s Wharf: “You can walk to several waterfront parks from school and breathe the sea air” (Barbara Rutkowski, Marketing)
- : “great prices, never disappointed” (Nate Abbe, Lead student worker); try pineapple fried rice!
- : next to Copp’s Hill on 44 Hull St.; 10.4 ft at its widest point!
- : tight squeeze; breakfast & lunch; across from old Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ location
Next up: Get to know North End attractions even better in Part 2 of our Moving to Boston guide.